CIABATTA (CRUSTY SLIPPER BREAD)

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Make and share this Ciabatta (Crusty Slipper Bread) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h40m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 cups warm water, about 110 degrees
olive oil, for the bowl
cornmeal (for the sliding pan)

Steps:

  • You will need a baking stone or 2 jelly roll pans that fit side by side in the oven, plus a cookie sheet with no sides or a piece of stiff cardboard to slide the loaves into the oven.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, stir together the flour and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk the yeast into the water; then stir the yeast mixture into the flour.
  • Fit the mixer with the paddle attachment and mix the dough for 1 minute on lowest speed.
  • Stop the mixer and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
  • Beat the dough again on medium speed, until smooth and elastic, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Oil a 3-quart bowl and scrape the dough into it; turn the dough over so that the top is also oiled.
  • Press plastic wrap against the surface of the dough and let the dough rise at room temperature until it is doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
  • About 30 minutes before you are ready to bake the dough, place the baking stone on the middle rack of the oven and preheat to 500°; if you are using pans instead of the stone, invert the two pans side by side on the middle rack of the oven and preheat at the same temperature.
  • To form the loaves, scrape the dough onto a floured work surface, deflating it as little as possible; gently pat the dough into an 8-inch square; cut in half to make 2 rectangles.
  • Sprinkle the cookie sheet or cardboard with cornmeal and arrange one of the pieces of dough at the far end, stretching the dough very slightly as you place it on the pan.
  • Open the oven and slide the loaf onto the stone or one of the inverted jelly roll pans, quickly jerking away the cookie sheet or cardboard.
  • Repeat with the remaining piece of dough.
  • Bake until they are very dark golden and reach an internal temperature of about 200 degrees, about 25 minutes.
  • Cool the breads directly on a rack.
  • To serve: cut the loaf into thick vertical slices to serve it with a meal; to use the loaves for sandwiches, split them horizontally.

Saifullah Saifullah
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This is the best ciabatta bread recipe I've ever tried. The bread is so light and fluffy, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Carlos Smith
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This ciabatta bread is the perfect combination of crispy and chewy. It's also very flavorful. I love it.


Ibrahim Khan5555
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good ciabatta recipe for a long time. This one is the best! The bread is so crusty and flavorful.


Abuhamza 2
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This ciabatta bread is a game-changer! I've never been able to make ciabatta bread before, but this recipe made it so easy. The bread turned out so delicious and crusty. I will definitely be making this again.


Sheikh Muaz
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I love this recipe! The ciabatta bread is so delicious and it's so easy to make.


Shahb Khan
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This is the best ciabatta bread recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Ador Admed
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This ciabatta bread is amazing! It's so light and fluffy, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Naseem Sahil
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I've been making this ciabatta bread for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect bread for sandwiches, bruschetta, or just eating plain with some butter. I highly recommend this recipe.


Alonigbeja Muhsin
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I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this ciabatta bread with no problem. The instructions were very clear and easy to follow. The bread turned out perfectly and it was delicious.


Emmanuel Nti
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This is the best ciabatta bread recipe I've ever tried. The bread is so light and fluffy, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Dora Hernandez
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I've made this ciabatta bread several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Sengendo Hankis
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This ciabatta bread is the perfect combination of crispy and chewy. It's also very flavorful. I love it.


Naeem Stationary
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good ciabatta recipe for a long time. This one is the best! The bread is so crusty and flavorful.


Sara Anderson
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This recipe is a must-try for any ciabatta lover. The bread is so delicious and easy to make. I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect.


Ali Asghar jutt
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This ciabatta bread is amazing! It's so light and fluffy, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Collins Ngandu
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a very experienced baker. But I'm so glad I did! The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the bread turned out perfectly. It was so crusty and flavorful. I'm definitely going to be ma


abcd moyna
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This recipe is a game-changer! I've never been able to make ciabatta bread before, but this recipe made it so easy. The bread turned out so delicious and crusty. I will definitely be making this again.


TE DIOUS
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I've tried many ciabatta recipes over the years, and this one is by far the best. The dough is incredibly easy to work with and the results are always amazing. I love the crispy crust and the soft, chewy interior. This bread is perfect for sandwiches


price aqib
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This ciabatta recipe is a keeper! The bread turned out perfectly crusty on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I used a stand mixer to make the dough, which made the process super easy. I also added some fresh rosemary to the dough for extra flavor